7/30/2013 - TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - No warrior left behind - a commitment at the heart of every member of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community. Now, two groups that have supported EOD families in times of need have joined to expand their outreach and strengthen that promise. The EOD Warrior Foundation was founded in March 2013 through the merging of the … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
MWR Officials Urge Furloughed Civilians to Tap Programs
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2013 - With furloughs now in full swing and many Defense Department civilian employees finding themselves with more time on their hands but less money in their pockets, morale, welfare and recreation officials are encouraging them to check out some of the programs offered right where they work. Every military service provides fitness, recreational and … [Read more...]
White House Launches SAVE Awards for Cost-paring Ideas
WASHINGTON, July 30, 2013 - Federal employees can submit their cost-cutting ideas through the White House’s annual SAVE Awards campaign that kicked-off today, administration officials said. SAVE stands for Securing Americans Value and Efficiency. The campaign, which runs through Aug. 9, stems from President Barack Obama’s belief that federal employees are best … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Celebrates Fourth Anniversary
WASHINGTON (July 30, 2013) - Thursday, August 1, marks the fourth anniversary of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. VA has issued approximately $30 billion in Post 9/11 GI-Bill benefit payments since its inception in August 2009 and helped nearly 1 million Servicemembers, Veterans, and their families pursue their education. “The Post-9/11 GI Bill has helped many of our … [Read more...]
EOD: Defusing the Situation
7/30/2013 - SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) - One of the biggest defense mechanisms of any expeditionary air base is the ability to launch aircraft to neutralize threats. Several 380th Air Expeditionary Wing agencies are charged with getting air operations back up and running as soon as possible should the flightline or runway be attacked. The 380th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive … [Read more...]